One of the art hotspots in Rotterdam is Museum Boymans Van Beuningen. The collection of this museum gives an overview of Old Art (like Breughel's Tower of Babel), a collection of Applied Arts and Design, a modern Art wing and a collection of Surrealism (like Margritte and Dali).
Kunsthal - Westzeedijk 341 (Museumpark) - Exhibition hall by Architect Rem Koolhaas. 25 art exhibitions annually.
The Maritime Museum in the heart of the city center has a unique collection of some half a million maritime objects including maritime charts, ship models, paintings and photos. Next to the museum in the Leuvehaven you can visit museum ship "The Buffel" which is a former naval ship from 1868. For kids the museum has a special program named "Professor Plons". Permanent exhibitions include Mainport Live and Holland America Line. One of the top museums in Rotterdam!
Maritime Museum - Leuvehaven 1
NAI - Netherlands Architecture Institute
Villa Zebra - Kids 4 - 12
Netherlands Photo Museum
Natural Historic Museum
Museum Rotterdam - Schielandhuis
Wereldmuseum / World Arts Museum. Located in the former Yacht Club of the late Prince Hendrik overlooking the river Maas. Inclusing a theatre, winebar & restaurant (lunch/diner). A museum to explore, experience & enjoy.
Other Museums: Harbour Museum - Leuvehaven 50 Dutch Tax & Customs Museum Parklaan 14-16 Chabot Museum - Museumpark 11 Marines Museum - Wijnhaven 7-13